Warning: Contains potential spoilers for DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #3!
Longtime fans of the Teen Titans Know that since their 1964 debut, the team has seen countless iterations and evolving rosters before eventually maturing into the Titans. However, the team’s latest ‘hero’ lineup is their most dramatic shift in years, introducing a roster that’s darker and more overpowered than ever before.
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt’s DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 continues the ongoing three-sided war between vampires, the human resistance, and Damian Wayne’s vampire guerilla fighters. Tensions rise as the vampires seek revenge for Damian’s apparent assassination of vampire queen Barbara Gordon in issue #1.
In issue #2, Wonder Woman retaliated by killing Damian’s mother, Talia al Ghul, nearly delivering the same fate to Alfred Pennyworth. Now, in issue #3, The vampiric titan trio of Black Adam, Wonder Girl and Raven launch their own assault on the Boy Wonder In revenge for their fallen queen.
Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl form DC’s most twisted Titans roster yet
The Titan Trio Ambush Robin & Batwoman In DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #3
Although not officially dubbed the newest iteration of the Titans, it’s hard to overlook the heroes-turned-villains trio’s connection to the iconic teamFeaturing both Raven and Wonder Girl, Cassie Sandsmark, with deep ties to the Teen Titans. Despite serving at different points in their hero careers, their shared history with the iconic team – Raven even part of the adult iteration (the Titans) – makes this team-up between the vampiric Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl feel like a dark one. , twisted version of the Titans. Hence, this unofficial iteration of the team perfectly fits the rugged tone that defines it Other worlds Tale.
Niha, Black Adam comes across as the leader of the ‘team’, As he is the one taking the lead, with Cassie and Raven flanking him and slightly hovering behind – a visual cue of the team’s dynamics and hierarchy. Whether one recognizes the group as an iteration of Titans or not, Black Adam blindly leads, creating a refreshing dynamic. In the main continuity, the champion of Kahndak is typically depicted as a lone wolf, despite his recent alignment with the heroes after Infinite Frontier. Seeing him now flanked by the vampiric versions of Raven and Wonder Girl forms the hardcore team the Kryptonian-level anti-hero-turned-villain always deserved.
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RECAP: Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl’s Vampire Journey
Didn’t Black Adam and Wonder Girl already die in DC Vs. Vampires? (surprise! they survived)
Seeing Raven, Black Adam, and Wonder Girl together is undeniably epic, but some fans may be scratching their heads, trying to recall when they last saw the characters — or even wondering how they’re still alive after seemingly perishing in previous issues of the Main series. Raven was last seen in DC vs Vampires #7, where she, along with Mr. Bones, Jaina the Wonder Twins, and several other heroes, was ambushed by a vampire horde. Raven is bitten by the vampiric plastic manwith the claim that she was fired. However, she disappeared from the action until the recent issue.
As for Black Adam, many assumed he had met his end in DC vs Vampires #10, when he was burned alive by Starfire’s Starbolts and then plunged into the Gotham River. His reappearance suggests his survival is likely a result of the water extinguishing the flames. Wonder Girl Cassie Sandmark is also believed dead, as Duke Thomas has blown up along with several vampires, including herin DC vs Vampires #12. However, like Black Adam, it seems Cassie survived her near-death encounter.
Batwoman sacrifices herself to save Damian from the vampiric titans
Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl will have to face Batman next
in DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3, The Vampiric Chain “Batwoman” Kane sacrifices himself by setting off a UV flashbang in a desperate attempt to save Damian from the Titan Trio. Unfortunately, Kate is the only victim, but her sacrifice buys Damian enough time to put some distance between himself and Teth-Adam, Raven, and Cassie. Although the trio is still closing in, a mysterious, unidentified Batman arrives just in the nick of time to help the Stand Boy Wonder. Fans can now look forward to an epic showdown between Batman And the vampiric Titans in DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4.
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DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #3 Available now from DC Comics!